Click to EnlargeClick to Enlarge

Starred Review Taking Time

From the Series Lantana Global Picture Books

  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 2
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

A mindful poem inviting children around the world to experience the wonders of the natural world.

Taking time to listen to a bird’s song on the breeze. Taking time to gather up the blossom dancing free. Taking time to imagine the deep sounds of the sea. Taking time to cherish you…and also cherish me.

WINNER of the Multicultural Category, Northern Lights Book Awards 2021. Waterstones Best New Children’s Book.

“A must-have for anyone sharing books with young children—simply exquisite”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED

“A soothing balm in book form”—The Observer

“An absolutely stunning book focusing on taking time to enjoy our world and the wonder of it all around us”—The Book Activist

“A dreamy picture book inspired by the principles of mindfulness”—Library Girl and Book Boy

“This book got raving reviews right across the board. I highly, highly recommend this book”—TOPPSTA

Format Your Price Add
978-1-913747-39-8
 $23.99
Available at all major wholesalers and distributors. Save 25% off list price on hardcovers and ebooks when you buy direct! Digital purchases will be accessed on Lerner Digital Bookshelf. An account will be created for you after purchase.
Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Picture Books, Social Studies
Category SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2020
Publisher Lantana Publishing
Imprint Lantana Publishing
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2020-06-01
Text Type Poetry
BISACS JNF042000, JNF024130, JNF038000
Dewey E
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 9 x 9.75
Lexile 430
Features Original artwork, Reviewed, Starred Reviews, and Teaching Guides

Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Reviewed on 16 March 2020

“The phrase ‘taking time to’ begins each line of this book’s rhyming verse, a gentle reminder to stop and appreciate the natural world.”—Publishers Weekly

Booklist

Reviewed on 9 March 2020

“This calm, poetic text encourages mindfulness and appreciation of our world. . . . When life seems to move too fast, this book’s message encourages all to slow down and take in the beauty in everything.”—Booklist

School Library Journal

Reviewed on 26 February 2020

“The story celebrates the virtues of various places. Teachers can encourage students to describe specific things that bring them joy.”—School Library Journal

Starred Review Kirkus Reviews

Reviewed on 16 January 2020

“Author/illustrator Loring-Fisher has created something truly special with this picture book. . . .A must-have for anyone sharing books with young children—simply exquisite.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews